| Heavy Caseload Strains Resources |
 This Barn Owl was found with a thick tar-like oily substance weighing her down and rendering her unable to fly.RMRP has experienced an explosion of admissions. There have been 82 admissions to date, compared to 47 on this date last year. That’s a 74% increase!“It Feels Like August And It’s Only June,” said RMRP Medical Director Gail Kratz. “We’re seeing mid-summer caseloads in mid-May; I can’t imagine what it will be like when we get to ‘busy season’.” At the same time, we’ve received more calls and are delivering more education programs than ever before, and get one to three program requests each day! Unfortunately, gifts have not kept pace. We’re falling short each month of what it takes to care for so many birds and deliver so many programs. Meanwhile, our costs are rising. It now costs $500 to care for a broken Kestrel for six months, $250 for just one surgery, and $100 to feed a Great Horned Owl or an Eagle for one month, while $50 covers the cost of just one admission. Every bird in our care requires good food, and many must have surgery, x-rays and lab tests for diagnosis. We are so thankful for gifts from those who believe in what we do. The encouragement that provides is immeasurable as we help these fighters recover. During these challenging times, we want you to know that we plan to be here, diligently fulfilling our mission; but we can only continue with your generous support.  By comparison, this is our male Educational Barn OwlThere are lives in the balance. Please consider making your most generous gift today.The Barn Owl has been bathed many times with grease-cutting detergent, and is recovering nicely with a good prognosis for release. Click Here to help us save lives.
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